Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 8 medium red potatoes, cubed
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon steak seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add 1 teaspoon of the crushed garlic to the water for flavor

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Drain the potatoes, and add the butter

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Mash until the butter is melted

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Mix in the half-and-half, sugar, steak seasoning, garlic powder and remaining garlic